Flood Watch Washington | Effective 03/20/2026 05:17

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued March 20 at 5:17AM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 5:17am
Expires: 
March 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
King, WA; Skagit, WA; Snohomish, WA; Whatcom, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov